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2016 Purple Hands Holstein Vineyard Pinot Noir

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August 24, 2025 - $36

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...gorgeous scents of red and blackcurrants, cherries and ripe raspberry jam over a floral, spicy core—ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cola and potpourri—with underlying notions of forest floor, tree bark and dried leaves. The medium-bodied palate is packed full of red and black fruits with beautiful spice and earth layers, fine, grainy tannins and just enough freshness to lift the long, fruity/spicy finish.

91Wine Spectator

Precise and well-structured, with deep black cherry, tea and stony mineral notes that build toward broad-shouldered tannins.

91Wine Enthusiast

Clean, brambly fruit emphasizes red fruit flavors, with highlights of coffee and chocolate.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

Dundee Hills AVA is in Yamhill County, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s best known appellation. Dundee Hills is about 30 miles southwest of Portland, and has 1,300 vineyard acres. It was awarded AVA status in 2004 and, like much of Oregon, is known for Pinot Noir. Several of Oregon’s 20th century wine pioneers established their vineyards and wineries in Dundee Hills, adding to its status as a region long-recognized for producing high quality, iconic Oregon wines. Eyrie Vineyards, Erath Winery and Sokol Blosser remain some of Oregon’s most celebrated producers, and all were founded in what is now Dundee Hills in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2016 Purple Hands Holstein Vineyard Pinot Noir